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Fequay Family History

Fequay Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fuquay, Quay, Requa, Fuqua, Mcquay, Feury, Jaquay, Fleury, Quan, Fay

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Where is the Fequay family from?

You can see how Fequay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fequay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fequay families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Fequay family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Fequay's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fequay families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Fequay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fequay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fequay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Fequay. For the veterans among your Fequay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fequay lifespan?

Average Fequay life expectancy in 1972 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fequay ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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